Public Transit Driver (Part-Time)

Pay Rate: $22.71–$27.69 per hour

About the role

Operates large, medium, and/or small buses on semi-fixed route and/or demand-response service for the general public and contract service passengers.

Responsibilities

• Operate transit vehicles according to all prescribed safety and operational standards
• Drive vehicle to designated locations and safely board/deboard passengers, some of whom may require physical assistance
• Collect and record fares and maintain records of other essential operational data
• Maintain proper relations with the public and monitor passenger behavior
• Institute emergency procedures in the event of an accident or mechanical breakdown
• Prepare and submit appropriate operator logs, timesheets and other appropriate agency forms as directed
• Conduct required inspections of vehicles
• Maintain appropriate radio contact with dispatch
• Maintain clean vehicle
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• No more than three (3) points on driving record
• Minimum of four (4) years unrestricted driving experience
• Must have or be able to acquire a Class C License (CDL) with Passenger (P) Endorsement and Chauffeur’s License
• Must pass (80%) basic driver comprehension skills examinations, an oral interview appraisal, and a complete Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination upon being offered a position
• Applicants with special needs will be reasonably accommodated when taking a required test

Skills

• Knowledge of service area
• Previous CDL driving experience in transit bus operations
• Excellent employment attendance and performance record
• Excellent public relations skills

Work Location and Physical Demands

Bus driver performance will be evaluated according to attendance records, accident history, proficiency in vehicle operations, and compliance with agency rules, policies, and procedures and prescribed safety regulations. Under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Regulations, this position is a Safety-Sensitive position and included in the drug and alcohol testing pool and is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drugs and alcohol.

Reports to: Operations Supervisor and the Director of Public Transit.